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You have spent the last 6 hours at your desk with your eyes glued to the computer, your hands typing nonstop on the keyboard, and your back hunched over. You notice that your wrist is starting to ache, and your fingers are starting to tingle, causing you to slow down, stop to shake out your […]
Have you ever thought about your wrist movement throughout the day? Chances are, you haven’t. Believe it or not, most of the wrist movement in your day-to-day activities comes from the dart thrower’s motion. Spooner Ahwatukee’s Sharniece Pierce, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-UE, CAFS, MFDc, CPT, CSC explains the importance of the dart thrower’s motion and how […]
It’s Bone and Joint Health Action Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness about bone and joint conditions and how to prevent, manage, and treat them. More than half of the America population, 54% of adults over 18 are affected by musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, back pain, hip pain, or osteoporosis. One in […]
Imagine you’ve been living with wrist pain and irritation for months. The ability to perform even basic tasks seems like a fond and distant memory. Typing has become your adversary, texting has become a test of will power, and thumb-wars with your nephew have become a one-sided affair. You decide it’s finally time you take […]
You’ve heard of (and maybe even experienced) common conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, wrist tendonitis, and trigger finger. But did you know there’s a specialist who is specifically trained to treat these and other ailments of the hand, wrist and arm? You don’t have to resort to surgery or even a supply of […]
With our climate and variety of road routes and trails, Arizona is a great place to be if you’re into cycling or mountain biking. Here at Spooner Physical Therapy, we see quite a few cyclists and mountain bikers and love to help them get stronger and recover from all kinds of bicycle injuries.
Some of the […]
If you’re experiencing wrist pain, don’t dismiss it. Your wrist is a delicate, complex part of your body, built from a series of joints, ligaments, and cartilage. Together, these elements work together to help your wrist bones slide against each other without causing damage, creating fluid movement. That is, if your wrist is […]
You may associate physical therapy with sports injuries, or post-surgery rehabilitation, but physical therapy can be effective in treating pain associated with almost any physical habit or behavior. Take cell phones, for example. If you’re like most Americans, your phone is within reach 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In fact, Americans spend […]
If you’re working late one night and you experience some pain and tingling in your fingers, don’t just chalk it up to exhaustion. Pain, numbness, and tingling (in all fingers except for your little finger) are signs of carpal tunnel. Additionally, you may notice that you feel clumsy with your hands; you may be more […]
If there’s one thing you should know about hand therapy, it’s this: don’t wait until it’s too late access this specialty service. Hand therapy is one of the best things you can do for yourself to avoid further injury and surgery.
Many of us tend to brush off pain we feel in our arms and hands, […]
